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Zoning Districts in Wilmington

Browse the zoning districts in Wilmington, NC. Each zone type defines permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.

Wilmington divides its land into 13 primary zoning districts. Select a zone below to view its permitted uses, setback requirements, height limits, and lot coverage standards.

Zoning Districts

R-1

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R-2

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R-3

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R-5

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R-7

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B-1

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B-2

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EDZD

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I-1

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I-2

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About Wilmington Zoning

Zoning districts define what can be built, how large structures can be, and how close buildings can be to property lines and neighboring structures. Understanding the zoning district for your property is the first step in any building project in Wilmington.

Source: Wilmington Unified Development Ordinance; NC HB 488 (Session Law 2023-87). Last verified April 6, 2026. View source

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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